英検2級（実用英語技能検定 2級）「会話・場面表現」の一問一答

英検2級（実用英語技能検定 2級）の会話・場面表現に関する一問一答（全60問）の正解と解説の一覧です。上の一問一答で実際に解いてから、ここで復習・確認できます。

1. 問1．次の発言への応答として最も適切なものを選びなさい。 "I'm afraid I can't make it to the meeting tomorrow."

   • ア．Congratulations on your success!
   • イ．That's too bad. I'll fill you in later.
   • ウ．Help yourself to the food.
   • エ．You shouldn't have.

   正解：イ．That's too bad. I'll fill you in later.

   解説：can't make it=都合がつかず行けない、という連絡。残念がりつつ後で内容を伝える That's too bad. が場面に最も合う。

2. 問2．次の会話の空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを選びなさい。 A: "Do you think you could give me a hand with this report?" B: "( )"

   • ア．I'm afraid you have the wrong number.
   • イ．It's a piece of cake for you.
   • ウ．Sure, no problem.
   • エ．Better safe than sorry.

   正解：ウ．Sure, no problem.

   解説：give me a hand=手伝ってほしいという依頼。快く引き受ける Sure, no problem. が自然な応答。

3. 問3．次の発言への応答として最も適切なものを選びなさい。 "Thank you so much for helping me move last weekend."

   • ア．I'd rather not, thanks.
   • イ．That's none of your business.
   • ウ．Watch your step.
   • エ．Don't mention it. I was happy to help.

   正解：エ．Don't mention it. I was happy to help.

   解説：手伝いへの感謝。気にしないでという Don't mention it. が自然な返し。

4. 問4．次の会話の空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを選びなさい。 A: "I heard you got promoted to manager. Congratulations!" B: "( )"

   • ア．Thanks, I really appreciate it.
   • イ．I'm afraid I can't afford it.
   • ウ．Suit yourself, then.
   • エ．Let's call it a day.

   正解：ア．Thanks, I really appreciate it.

   解説：昇進の祝福への返し。感謝を述べる Thanks, I really appreciate it. が適切。

5. 問5．次の発言への応答として最も適切なものを選びなさい。 "Would you mind if I opened the window? It's a bit stuffy in here."

   • ア．Yes, I'd love to come.
   • イ．Not at all, go ahead.
   • ウ．That's a relief.
   • エ．It's on me this time.

   正解：イ．Not at all, go ahead.

   解説：Would you mind if〜=許可を求める表現。構わない場合は Not at all, go ahead. と答える。

6. 問6．次の会話の空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを選びなさい。 A: "I'm sorry, but I completely forgot to call you back yesterday." B: "( )"

   • ア．Congratulations on the news.
   • イ．I'll take a rain check.
   • ウ．Don't worry about it.
   • エ．You can say that again.

   正解：ウ．Don't worry about it.

   解説：A は、昨日折り返し電話をするのを忘れたと謝っている。謝罪への返事としては、相手に気にしないよう伝える Don't worry about it. が自然である。Congratulations on the news. はお祝いの言葉で、謝罪への返事にならない。I'll take a rain check. は、誘いを今回は断って別の機会にしたいときの表現である。You can say that again. は相手の言ったことに完全に同意するときの表現で、謝っている相手への返事として使うものではない。

   根拠： Cambridge Dictionary「worry」 don't worry：used for telling someone not to be concerned about something ／ Cambridge Dictionary「rain check」 an offer or request to do or get something at a later time than was originally intended ／ Cambridge Dictionary「you can say that again」 used to show that you completely agree with what someone has said ／ Cambridge Dictionary「congratulations」 something that you say when you want to congratulate someone

7. 問7．次の発言への応答として最も適切なものを選びなさい。 "How about going out for dinner tonight?"

   • ア．I'm afraid I dialed the wrong number.
   • イ．Mind your own business.
   • ウ．It serves you right.
   • エ．Sounds great. Where shall we go?

   正解：エ．Sounds great. Where shall we go?

   解説：夕食の誘い。乗り気で応じる Sounds great. が自然。

8. 問8．次の会話の空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを選びなさい。 A: "I'm really nervous about my job interview tomorrow." B: "( )"

   • ア．Don't worry, you'll do great.
   • イ．That's news to me, actually.
   • ウ．I couldn't care less.
   • エ．Let's split the bill.

   正解：ア．Don't worry, you'll do great.

   解説：面接前の不安への励まし。Don't worry, you'll do great. が場面に合う。

9. 問9．次の発言への応答として最も適切なものを選びなさい。 "Could you tell me how to get to the station from here?"

   • ア．No thanks, I'm just looking.
   • イ．Sure. Go straight and turn left at the corner.
   • ウ．I'll let you off this time.
   • エ．That's a bargain.

   正解：イ．Sure. Go straight and turn left at the corner.

   解説：道案内の依頼。具体的に教える Go straight and turn left. が適切。

10. 問10．次の会話の空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを選びなさい。 A: "Let me pay for lunch today." B: "Are you sure? Thanks!" A: "( )"

    • ア．I'm afraid that's out of the question.
    • イ．Of course. It's on me.
    • ウ．You should have told me sooner.
    • エ．It rings a bell.

    正解：イ．Of course. It's on me.

    解説：自分が払うと申し出る流れ。It's on me. =私のおごり、が自然。

11. 問11．次の発言への応答として最も適切なものを選びなさい。 "I think we should reschedule the trip due to the typhoon."

    • ア．Help yourself to anything you like.
    • イ．I'm just browsing, thanks.
    • ウ．I think you're right. Safety first.
    • エ．Long time no see.

    正解：ウ．I think you're right. Safety first.

    解説：台風で延期の提案。賛成する I think you're right. Safety first. が適切。

12. 問12．次の会話の空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを選びなさい。 A: "This new policy doesn't make sense to me at all." B: "( ) I feel the same way."

    • ア．I beg your pardon?
    • イ．That's beside the point.
    • ウ．Better late than never.
    • エ．I couldn't agree more.

    正解：エ．I couldn't agree more.

    解説：相手の意見に強く同意する場面。I couldn't agree more. =全く同感、が最適。

13. 問13．次の発言への応答として最も適切なものを選びなさい。 "Hello, this is ABC Company. How may I help you?"

    • ア．Hello, I'd like to speak to Mr. Smith, please.
    • イ．Hello, this is ABC Company. How can I help?
    • ウ．I'm sorry, but Mr. Smith is out right now.
    • エ．Could you hold the line for a moment, please?

    正解：ア．Hello, I'd like to speak to Mr. Smith, please.

    解説：会社の電話を受けた人が「ABC社です。ご用件は何でしょうか」と尋ねている。かけた側は用件を伝えるので、担当者への取り次ぎを頼む Hello, I'd like to speak to Mr. Smith, please. が自然。社名を名乗って用件を尋ねる文、担当者が不在だと伝える文、少し待つよう頼む hold the line の文は、いずれも電話を受けた側が言う言葉で、かけた側の応答にはならない。

    根拠： Cambridge Dictionary「hold the line」 to wait on the phone until someone can speak to you ／ Cambridge Dictionary「speak」 speak: to talk to someone（Could I speak to you privately?）

14. 問14．次の会話の空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを選びなさい。 A: "I'm sorry, Mr. Smith is in a meeting right now." B: "( )"

    • ア．I'd like a table for two, please.
    • イ．Can I leave a message, then?
    • ウ．Could I have the receipt?
    • エ．Cheers, mate!

    正解：イ．Can I leave a message, then?

    解説：不在時の電話対応。伝言を頼む Can I leave a message? が適切。

15. 問15．次の発言への応答として最も適切なものを選びなさい。 "I'd like to make a reservation for two at seven o'clock."

    • ア．I'm sorry, I can't make it tonight.
    • イ．That's a steal at that price.
    • ウ．Certainly. May I have your name, please?
    • エ．No hard feelings.

    正解：ウ．Certainly. May I have your name, please?

    解説：レストランの予約。受け付ける Certainly. May I have your name? が自然。

16. 問16．次の会話の空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを選びなさい。 A: "Welcome. Do you have a reservation?" B: "( )"

    • ア．Sorry, I'm running a little late.
    • イ．Could you speak up, please?
    • ウ．It's about time.
    • エ．Yes, under the name of Tanaka.

    正解：エ．Yes, under the name of Tanaka.

    解説：予約名を伝える応答。Yes, under the name of Tanaka. が自然。

17. 問17．次の発言への応答として最も適切なものを選びなさい。 "Are you ready to order, or do you need a few more minutes?"

    • ア．We haven't decided yet, sorry.
    • イ．I'm afraid the line is busy.
    • ウ．Keep me posted, please.
    • エ．That makes two of us.

    正解：ア．We haven't decided yet, sorry.

    解説：店員の「ご注文はお決まりですか、それとももう少しお時間が必要ですか」に対しては、「すみません、まだ決めていないんです」と答えて時間をもらうのが自然。I'm afraid the line is busy. は「あいにく電話が話し中です」、Keep me posted, please. は「状況を随時知らせてください」、That makes two of us. は相手と同じ困った状況や気持ちだと伝える「私も同じです」という表現で、どれも注文を尋ねる店員への応答にならない。

    根拠： Cambridge Dictionary「keep someone posted」 idiom: to make sure someone knows what is happening ／ Cambridge Dictionary「that makes two of us」 idiom: said to tell someone that you are in the same unpleasant situation, or have the same negative feelings as them ／ Cambridge Dictionary「busy」 If a telephone is busy, it is being used by someone else: Her line is still busy.

18. 問18．次の会話の空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを選びなさい。 A: "How would you like your steak?" B: "( )"

    • ア．I'd rather stay home.
    • イ．Medium, please.
    • ウ．On second thought, never mind.
    • エ．You have my word.

    正解：イ．Medium, please.

    解説：ステーキの焼き加減を聞かれた応答。Medium, please. が定型表現。

19. 問19．次の発言への応答として最も適切なものを選びなさい。 "Excuse me, this soup is cold. Could you take it back?"

    • ア．Thank you, sir. I'm glad you liked our soup so much.
    • イ．Yes, sir. It's the most popular soup on our menu.
    • ウ．I'm so sorry, sir. I'll bring you a hot one right away.
    • エ．Certainly, sir. Would you like to order some dessert?

    正解：ウ．I'm so sorry, sir. I'll bring you a hot one right away.

    解説：冷めたスープへの客の苦情に対し、謝って温かいものをすぐ持ってくると申し出る I'm so sorry, sir. I'll bring you a hot one right away.（大変申し訳ありません。すぐに温かいものをお持ちします）が適切。right away は「すぐに」。Thank you, sir. I'm glad you liked our soup so much.（スープをとても気に入っていただけてうれしいです）、Yes, sir. It's the most popular soup on our menu.（メニューで一番人気のスープです）、Certainly, sir. Would you like to order some dessert?（デザートもご注文なさいますか）は、どれも苦情に応えていない。

    根拠： Cambridge Dictionary（Cambridge University Press）「right away」 right away = immediately

20. 問20．次の会話の空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを選びなさい。 A: "I'm sorry to keep you waiting so long." B: "( ) I just got here myself."

    • ア．It serves you right.
    • イ．That's the last straw.
    • ウ．I'm flattered.
    • エ．That's all right.

    正解：エ．That's all right.

    解説：遅れを謝られたが、自分も着いたばかりという返し。That's all right. が自然。

21. 問21．次の発言への応答として最も適切なものを選びなさい。 "Excuse me, do you have this shirt in a larger size?"

    • ア．Let me check in the back for you.
    • イ．No hard feelings, then.
    • ウ．I'll take a rain check.
    • エ．It's a small world.

    正解：ア．Let me check in the back for you.

    解説：店でのサイズ問い合わせ。在庫を確認する店員 Let me check for you. が自然。

22. 問22．次の会話の空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを選びなさい。 A: "Can I help you find anything?" B: "( )"

    • ア．I'd like to check out, please.
    • イ．No thanks, I'm just looking.
    • ウ．Could I take a message?
    • エ．Better you than me.

    正解：イ．No thanks, I'm just looking.

    解説：店員の声かけに、見ているだけと断る場面。No thanks, I'm just looking. が定型。

23. 問23．次の発言への応答として最も適切なものを選びなさい。 "That comes to fifty dollars in total."

    • ア．I'm afraid I can't make it.
    • イ．Let's call it a day.
    • ウ．Can I pay by credit card?
    • エ．Mind the gap.

    正解：ウ．Can I pay by credit card?

    解説：会計の合計を告げられた場面。支払い方法を伝える Can I pay by credit card? が自然。

24. 問24．次の会話の空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを選びなさい。 A: "Would you like me to gift-wrap it for you?" B: "( )"

    • ア．Sorry, you have the wrong number.
    • イ．I'd rather not say.
    • ウ．It's a deal.
    • エ．Yes, please. That would be great.

    正解：エ．Yes, please. That would be great.

    解説：ギフト包装の申し出を受け入れる場面。Yes, please. That would be great. が自然。

25. 問25．次の発言への応答として最も適切なものを選びなさい。 "Why don't we take a break? We've been working for hours."

    • ア．Good idea. Let's call it a day.
    • イ．I'm afraid you've got it wrong.
    • ウ．No, you go ahead without me forever.
    • エ．That's a rip-off.

    正解：ア．Good idea. Let's call it a day.

    解説：休憩の提案。今日はここまでにしようと同意する Let's call it a day. が場面に合う。

26. 問26．次の会話の空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを選びなさい。 A: "Sorry, I forgot to bring the documents you asked for." B: "( )"

    • ア．Congratulations on the promotion.
    • イ．Don't worry, it can wait until tomorrow.
    • ウ．I'll take it, then.
    • エ．You're pulling my leg.

    正解：イ．Don't worry, it can wait until tomorrow.

    解説：忘れ物を謝られた場面。気にしないと伝える Don't worry, it can wait. が自然。

27. 問27．次の発言への応答として最も適切なものを選びなさい。 "I completely forgot about your birthday. I'm so sorry!"

    • ア．I'm afraid I'm fully booked.
    • イ．That's a great bargain.
    • ウ．It happens. Don't worry about it.
    • エ．Speak of the devil.

    正解：ウ．It happens. Don't worry about it.

    解説：誕生日を忘れた謝罪への返し。It happens. Don't worry about it.(よくあることだよ、気にしないで)が自然。

28. 問28．次の会話の空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを選びなさい。 A: "I think we should hire more part-time staff for the busy season." B: "( ) but we need to check the budget first."

    • ア．I couldn't care less,
    • イ．That's out of the question,
    • ウ．It's now or never,
    • エ．You have a point there,

    正解：エ．You have a point there,

    解説：提案に部分的に賛成しつつ条件を付ける場面。You have a point there, が自然。

29. 問29．次の発言への応答として最も適切なものを選びなさい。 "Let's go hiking this weekend if the weather is nice."

    • ア．Sounds good. It's worth a shot.
    • イ．I'm afraid the line is engaged.
    • ウ．You shouldn't have done that.
    • エ．Better late than never.

    正解：ア．Sounds good. It's worth a shot.

    解説：提案への乗り気な返し。やってみる価値がある It's worth a shot. が自然。

30. 問30．次の会話の空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを選びなさい。 A: "Did you hear that the CEO is resigning next month?" B: "( ) Nobody told me about it."

    • ア．That's news to me.
    • イ．I couldn't agree more.
    • ウ．Help yourself, please.
    • エ．Be my guest.

    正解：ア．That's news to me.

    解説：初耳だと驚く場面。That's news to me. =初めて聞いた、が最適。

31. 問31．次の発言への応答として最も適切なものを選びなさい。 "Don't get me wrong, but I think your plan needs more work."

    • ア．No thanks, I'm just looking.
    • イ．Fair enough. I'll revise it.
    • ウ．The pleasure is all mine.
    • エ．It's a piece of cake.

    正解：イ．Fair enough. I'll revise it.

    解説：Don't get me wrong=誤解しないでという前置き。素直に受け止める Fair enough. が自然。

32. 問32．次の会話の空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを選びなさい。 A: "You should apologize to her right away." B: "( ) I'll do it now."

    • ア．Suit yourself,
    • イ．That's beside the point,
    • ウ．You're right,
    • エ．I'd rather not,

    正解：ウ．You're right,

    解説：忠告を受け入れて行動する場面。You're right, が自然。

33. 問33．次の発言への応答として最も適切なものを選びなさい。 "Tell me everything about your trip to Italy!"

    • ア．I'm afraid I can't afford it.
    • イ．No hard feelings between us.
    • ウ．That's the last straw.
    • エ．Well, where do I begin? It was amazing!

    正解：エ．Well, where do I begin? It was amazing!

    解説：旅行の話を聞かせてとせがまれた場面。話し始める Well, where do I begin? が自然。

34. 問34．次の会話の空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを選びなさい。 A: "Can I tell you something? I have a confession to make." B: "( ) Go ahead."

    • ア．I'm all ears.
    • イ．It's on the house.
    • ウ．You can say that again.
    • エ．That's a relief.

    正解：ア．I'm all ears.

    解説：話を聞く姿勢を示す場面。I'm all ears. =真剣に聞くよ、が最適。

35. 問35．次の発言への応答として最も適切なものを選びなさい。 "Make yourself at home. Can I get you anything to drink?"

    • ア．I'm just looking, thank you.
    • イ．Some water would be nice, thanks.
    • ウ．Could I leave a message?
    • エ．That's a steal.

    正解：イ．Some water would be nice, thanks.

    解説：訪問先で寛ぐよう言われ飲み物を勧められた場面。Some water would be nice, thanks. が自然。

36. 問36．次の会話の空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを選びなさい。 A: "There's plenty of food. ( )" B: "Thank you, I will."

    • ア．Mind your step.
    • イ．Take it or leave it.
    • ウ．Help yourself.
    • エ．Keep the change.

    正解：ウ．Help yourself.

    解説：食べ物を勧める表現。Help yourself. =ご自由にどうぞ、が定型。

37. 問37．次の発言への応答として最も適切なものを選びなさい。 "I've decided to quit my job and start my own business."

    • ア．No thanks, I'm just browsing.
    • イ．The check, please.
    • ウ．I'll take a rain check.
    • エ．That's a big step. Good luck with it!

    正解：エ．That's a big step. Good luck with it!

    解説：重大な決断を打ち明けられた場面。応援する That's a big step. Good luck! が自然。

38. 問38．次の会話の空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを選びなさい。 A: "I'm sorry, but I won't be able to come to your party after all." B: "( ) Maybe next time."

    • ア．That's a shame, but I understand.
    • イ．I couldn't agree more with you.
    • ウ．You really shouldn't have!
    • エ．It's a small world, isn't it?

    正解：ア．That's a shame, but I understand.

    解説：欠席の連絡を残念がりつつ受け入れる場面。That's a shame, but I understand. が自然。

39. 問39．次の発言への応答として最も適切なものを選びなさい。 "Why don't you join us for drinks after work?"

    • ア．I'm afraid you have the wrong number.
    • イ．I'd love to, but I'll take a rain check this time.
    • ウ．Help yourself to the snacks.
    • エ．That serves you right.

    正解：イ．I'd love to, but I'll take a rain check this time.

    解説：誘いを丁寧に断り別の機会を望む場面。I'll take a rain check. =またの機会に、が自然。

40. 問40．次の会話の空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを選びなさい。 A: "If you don't want to come, that's fine. ( )" B: "OK, I'll stay home then."

    • ア．After you, please.
    • イ．Speak of the devil.
    • ウ．Suit yourself.
    • エ．It's worth a try.

    正解：ウ．Suit yourself.

    解説：相手の好きにしろと突き放す場面。Suit yourself. =好きにすれば、が適切。

41. 問41．次の発言への応答として最も適切なものを選びなさい。 "I passed the entrance exam! I got into my first-choice university!"

    • ア．I'm afraid that's out of the question.
    • イ．No, the pleasure is all mine.
    • ウ．Mind the gap, please.
    • エ．Congratulations! You really deserve it.

    正解：エ．Congratulations! You really deserve it.

    解説：合格の報告を喜ぶ場面。心から祝う Congratulations! You deserve it. が自然。

42. 問42．次の会話の空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを選びなさい。 A: "Thank goodness the test results were negative." B: "( ) I was so worried about you."

    • ア．What a relief.
    • イ．That's a rip-off.
    • ウ．You asked for it.
    • エ．It's none of my business.

    正解：ア．What a relief.

    解説：良い知らせに安堵する場面。What a relief. =ほっとした、が最適。

43. 問43．次の発言への応答として最も適切なものを選びなさい。 "I'm thinking of taking a year off to travel the world."

    • ア．Sorry, I have the wrong number.
    • イ．That sounds amazing! I'm a little jealous.
    • ウ．I'd like the bill, please.
    • エ．That's the last straw for me.

    正解：イ．That sounds amazing! I'm a little jealous.

    解説：夢のような計画を打ち明けられた場面。賛同し羨む That sounds amazing! が自然。

44. 問44．次の会話の空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを選びなさい。 A: "Could you possibly cover my shift on Saturday?" B: "( ) I have plans that day."

    • ア．I couldn't agree more, but
    • イ．I wish I could, but
    • ウ．Be my guest, but
    • エ．You can say that again, but

    正解：イ．I wish I could, but

    解説：依頼を丁寧に断る場面。I wish I could, but =そうしたいけど、が自然。

45. 問45．次の発言への応答として最も適切なものを選びなさい。 "I'm sorry for snapping at you earlier. I was just stressed."

    • ア．I'm afraid I'm fully booked.
    • イ．That's a real bargain.
    • ウ．It's okay. No hard feelings.
    • エ．Speak of the devil!

    正解：ウ．It's okay. No hard feelings.

    解説：八つ当たりの謝罪への返し。わだかまりなしと伝える No hard feelings. が自然。

46. 問46．次の会話の空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを選びなさい。 A: "I finally finished the project I'd been putting off for months." B: "( ) at least you got it done."

    • ア．Easier said than done,
    • イ．Out of sight, out of mind,
    • ウ．The early bird catches the worm,
    • エ．Better late than never,

    正解：エ．Better late than never,

    解説：遅れても完成したことを評価する場面。Better late than never, =遅くてもやらないよりまし、が最適。

47. 問47．次の発言への応答として最も適切なものを選びなさい。 "Do you mind if I sit here? Is this seat taken?"

    • ア．No, go ahead. It's free.
    • イ．Yes, I'd love some coffee.
    • ウ．I'll take a rain check, thanks.
    • エ．That's news to me, actually.

    正解：ア．No, go ahead. It's free.

    解説：席の空きを尋ねられた場面。空いていれば No, go ahead. It's free. が自然。

48. 問48．次の会話の空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを選びなさい。 A: "I'll let you know as soon as I hear back from the client." B: "Great, please ( )"

    • ア．help yourself.
    • イ．keep me posted.
    • ウ．suit yourself.
    • エ．mind the gap.

    正解：イ．keep me posted.

    解説：進展を知らせてほしいと頼む場面。keep me posted. =随時知らせて、が定型。

49. 問49．次の発言への応答として最も適切なものを選びなさい。 "It's getting late. I think I should head home now."

    • ア．No thanks, I'm just looking.
    • イ．I'd like to make a reservation.
    • ウ．Sure, take care on your way home.
    • エ．That's a tough call to make.

    正解：ウ．Sure, take care on your way home.

    解説：帰ろうとする相手への返し。気をつけてと送り出す Sure, take care on your way home. が自然。

50. 問50．次の会話の空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを選びなさい。 A: "Should we drive or take the train to the airport?" B: "( ) Both have pros and cons."

    • ア．That's a real steal.
    • イ．That makes my day.
    • ウ．That's water under the bridge.
    • エ．That's a tough call.

    正解：エ．That's a tough call.

    解説：判断が難しい場面。That's a tough call. =難しい選択だ、が自然。

51. 問51．次の発言への応答として最も適切なものを選びなさい。 "I really appreciate everything you've done for our team."

    • ア．The pleasure is all mine.
    • イ．I'm afraid I dialed the wrong number.
    • ウ．I'll take two, please.
    • エ．No, you go first.

    正解：ア．The pleasure is all mine.

    解説：感謝されたときの謙遜した返し。The pleasure is all mine. が自然。

52. 問52．次の会話の空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを選びなさい。 A: "After you." B: "( )"

    • ア．I'm just browsing, thanks.
    • イ．Oh, thank you. That's very kind.
    • ウ．Could I leave a message?
    • エ．It's a rip-off, isn't it?

    正解：イ．Oh, thank you. That's very kind.

    解説：どうぞお先にと譲られた場面。礼を述べて応じる Oh, thank you. が自然。

53. 問53．次の発言への応答として最も適切なものを選びなさい。 "I don't think this restaurant is as good as everyone says."

    • ア．Congratulations on your wedding!
    • イ．I'd like a window seat, please.
    • ウ．I was thinking the same thing, actually.
    • エ．Keep the change, please.

    正解：ウ．I was thinking the same thing, actually.

    解説：相手の評価に同意する場面。I was thinking the same thing. が自然。

54. 問54．次の会話の空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを選びなさい。 A: "I'm sorry, the doctor is running about thirty minutes behind schedule." B: "( ) I'll wait."

    • ア．That's a real bargain.
    • イ．No hard feelings.
    • ウ．Speak of the devil.
    • エ．That's all right.

    正解：エ．That's all right.

    解説：病院で待ち時間を告げられた場面。仕方ないと受け入れる That's all right. が自然。

55. 問55．次の発言への応答として最も適切なものを選びなさい。 "What seems to be the problem today?"

    • ア．I've had a sore throat for a few days.
    • イ．I'd like a table by the window.
    • ウ．Could you gift-wrap it?
    • エ．Keep me posted, please.

    正解：ア．I've had a sore throat for a few days.

    解説：医師の問診への返し。症状を述べる I've had a sore throat for a few days. が自然。

56. 問56．次の会話の空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを選びなさい。 A: "Excuse me, could you speak a little more slowly, please?" B: "( )"

    • ア．No, I'm just looking, thanks.
    • イ．Oh, of course. Sorry about that.
    • ウ．I'll take a rain check, then.
    • エ．That serves you right.

    正解：イ．Oh, of course. Sorry about that.

    解説：ゆっくり話してと頼まれた応答。承知する Oh, of course. Sorry about that. が自然。

57. 問57．次の発言への応答として最も適切なものを選びなさい。 "I'm sorry, I didn't catch your name. Could you repeat it?"

    • ア．Yes, the soup is too cold.
    • イ．I'd rather take the train.
    • ウ．It's Anderson. A-N-D-E-R-S-O-N.
    • エ．No hard feelings at all.

    正解：ウ．It's Anderson. A-N-D-E-R-S-O-N.

    解説：名前を聞き取れなかった相手への返し。It's Anderson. A-N-D-E-R-S-O-N. が自然。

58. 問58．次の会話の空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを選びなさい。 A: "Can we lower the price a little? It's a bit over our budget." B: "( ) but I can offer a ten percent discount."

    • ア．I couldn't agree more,
    • イ．Help yourself,
    • ウ．Better late than never,
    • エ．I'm afraid I can't go that low,

    正解：エ．I'm afraid I can't go that low,

    解説：値下げ交渉に部分的に応じる場面。I'm afraid I can't go that low, が自然。

59. 問59．次の発言への応答として最も適切なものを選びなさい。 "I'm sorry I'm late. The traffic was terrible this morning."

    • ア．Don't worry, we just got started.
    • イ．I'd like to check out now.
    • ウ．No thanks, I'm full.
    • エ．That's a bargain price.

    正解：ア．Don't worry, we just got started.

    解説：遅刻の言い訳への返し。気にしないと伝える Don't worry, we just started. が自然。

60. 問60．次の会話の空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを選びなさい。 A: "Thanks for the lovely gift, but you really didn't have to." B: "( ) I'm glad you like it."

    • ア．It serves you right.
    • イ．It was nothing.
    • ウ．That's the last straw.
    • エ．Mind your own business.

    正解：イ．It was nothing.

    解説：贈り物への礼に謙遜して応じる場面。It was nothing. が自然。